David Bridges
TMZ.com
“The Apprentice” director Ali Abbasi is not sweating Donald Trump‘s harsh criticism of his flick … in reality, he is encouraging 45 to maintain posting concerning the biopic.
We caught up with the filmmaker on “TMZ Dwell” Monday, the place we acquired Abbasi’s trustworthy response to Trump blasting “The Apprentice” on his social media platform, Fact Social.
As Abbasi places it … he has no drawback with the previous prez taking to social media to air his grievances, because the response solely brings extra eyeballs to the controversial film.
He notes … “Due to him we get higher publicity and we get extra individuals to come back and watch it now. So, I am grateful.”
When requested if he plans to talk with Trump straight concerning the movie, Abbasi makes it clear he is obtainable to the Republican nominee and his household if they need him to host a screening.
He continues … “I additionally assume he’s curious. I might be curious too. It will be enjoyable for him and it might be enjoyable for me. We are able to sit collectively. Why not?”
Although, we doubt Trump will take Abbasi up on his supply … with DT having known as “The Apprentice” a “pretend and classless” film, in addition to “an inexpensive, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job.”
Trump accused Abbasi of constructing and releasing the film as an effort to thwart his 2024 re-election effort.
Although, Trump should not work himself up an excessive amount of … “The Apprentice” has solely introduced in simply over $1.5 million up to now after its opening weekend.
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